Wet mange, or scabies, is one of the most common skin problems in dogs. Symptoms often include hair loss, itching, red and inflamed skin, a foul odor in some cases, and the appearance of bumps and scabs. Many people mistakenly think of mange as a serious condition. Mange is caused by external parasites, specifically mites, or scabies mites. These mites are a type of external parasite but are too small to be seen with the naked eye. There are two main types of mites that cause mange in dogs: Sarcoptes mites, which cause dry mange, and Demodex mites…
